ANTHONY JOSHUA has been urged to take “a year out” to find himself following his back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk.
The Watford warrior, 33, came up short in his bid to reclaim the unified titles from the undefeated Ukrainian in August, suffering a split decision defeat.
Anthony Joshua is in a rebuilding phase of his career following back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk
AJ is currently on the fringes of the world title picture
Former WBO cruiserweight champ Johnny Nelson believes AJ should take a year out
The second successive defeat to Usyk prompted Joshua to part company with trainer Robert Garcia and seek out a new head coach.
And former WBO cruiserweight champion Johnny Nelson reckons he should take time out to get his coaching team in order and rediscover his mojo before returning to the ring.
He told iFL TV: “AJ is at the crossroads now where he’s going to different trainers, and then he said, ‘I might take a year off.’
“I think he should take a year off.
“I think he should sit back, reset, spend time at many, many gyms, training, submerse himself in it, feel comfortable with it and say, ‘Now I’ve reset, now I can do this.'”
Nelson believes the losses to Usyk have left a mental wound on AJ which only time out will heal.
He added: “Look at what he’s achieved. He started boxing when he was 18 years old.
“He’s achieved ridiculously good things, but he’s still broken. He’s still not over the two losses from Usyk.
“He still has got to get his strength back, his belief back. AJ, he needs to reset. He needs to think, ‘I need to be back here again.’
“He needs his motivation to fight, and he needs them for the right reasons because it’s not for the dollars.
“He has more money than you and I will ever spend.”
Joshua is currently on course to return to the ring in late March, although an opponent for his comeback fight has not yet been finalised.
Anthony Joshua is expected to return to the ring in late March
It’s understood bouts with Dillian Whyte, Deontay Wilder and Otto Wallin are all on the table for the former two-time unified champion.
Promoter Eddie Hearn recently told the DAZN Boxing show: “At the moment, AJ’s plans are he is due to fight in late March, and we’re locking that in.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the health benefits of boxing
Boxing has many health benefits. For one, boxing can help build strong bones and muscles. It improves coordination, reflexes, and coordination. It can also improve your heart and lungs. The best part about boxing? It doesn’t require special equipment. You can use anything you have lying around the house.
What is Boxing?
Boxing is a sport where two people try to knock out each other by hitting them in their head and faces. The object of boxing is to hit an opponent as hard as possible without hurting yourself. In order for this to happen, both boxers must be able to throw punches at high speed. They also need to have good hand-eye coordination.
What is the average time it takes to learn to box.
Boxing is one the oldest forms of martial arts. The first recorded boxing match was held in China around 2200 BC. Boxing has been practiced for thousands of years. Athletes and celebrities still love boxing. It takes approximately 10 months to master boxing.
It is difficult to learn boxing because there are so many movements. To be able to perform each movement correctly, certain muscles are required. It takes time and effort to build these muscles.
However, once you know how to move your entire body, you can then start any type of boxing technique. And over time, you’ll become more skilled at each technique.
How long do boxers train a day?
Boxing trainers train for at most 4 hours per day. They also study boxing techniques and learn new moves. Boxers may spar up to ten times per week.
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How To
These are the basics of boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is a popular sport. It consists of two opponents who try to knock out each other’s head. The rules of boxing vary from country to country. There are three types generally of boxing: Amateur (Professional) and Olympic (Olympic).
Amateur boxing may be done at school, college, and university. This type of boxing includes sparring sessions with padded gloves and without any protection. Amateur boxing competitions typically last for three rounds, each lasting five minutes. There are many different styles of amateur boxing including Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, Wrestling and others.
Most professional boxing takes place in gyms, clubs, and stadiums. They have protective equipment such as mouthpieces. Professional boxing competitions consist of six rounds lasting four minutes each. There are many different types of professional Boxing such as Boxing, MMA, Kickboxing, Muay Thai or Taekwondo.
Olympic boxing can be seen at the Olympics. Boxers are required to wear international standards-compliant protective gear. The competition lasts approximately three minutes for each round. Olympic boxing is limited to two styles: Light Flyweight and Heavyweight.
These are the basic skills required to box.
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Body movement
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spares
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch has its own technique. Some punches are more powerful than others. An example of this is an uppercut, which requires tremendous force. On the contrary, a straight punch takes less power but is faster than most punches.
There are also different combinations. These are combinations made up of several punches that can be used together to achieve one goal. A combination may contain several parts. An example of this is a left hook, followed by a right crossing. This will damage the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
Boxers use their bodies to defend themselves against attack. He does this using his legs and arms, elbows as well as hands, knees and feet.
Legs
To defend against kicks, a boxer should use his legs. If he gets kicked, he raises one leg and turns away from his attacker. To avoid being kicked in the side, he bends down if the attacker attacks from the front. If the attack is from the side, he will bend his knees to avoid being kicked on the side.
Elbows
Because elbow strikes inflict a lot of pain, they are very effective. You can deliver an elbow strike directly or indirectly. Directly, you strike your opponent with your forearm. Indirectly, you hit him with another portion of your arm.
Hands
Boxers use their arms to stop incoming blows. To do this, they raise their fists higher than their heads and move their arms in the direction that the attack is coming. Then, they touch the attacker’s hand.
Knees
Boxers who are subject to a punch to their stomachs, abdomens, or chests should bend at the knees to absorb the impact. A lot of boxers use knee strikes to defend themselves.
Feet
Boxers should respond to being attacked by their opponent by standing back and delivering counter-attacks. This will help him gain distance from his opponent. In addition, when delivering a counter-attack, a boxer should keep his balance.
Stances
Boxing effectively requires a boxer to have a good stance. The way he defends himself will be determined by his stance. It determines his position and the direction he will face. Boxers have many options for stances. Here are some of the more popular ones:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Body Movement
A boxer must change his position, speed and rhythm in order to win the fight. This involves changing positions, speed, rhythm and timing.
Rotation
A boxer will rotate his arm when he is throwing a punch. Different types of punches require different speeds for the rotation.
Combinations
The effectiveness of a combination depends on the timing of each individual punch. A good combination starts with a strong punch and ends with a weak one.
Spares
Sparring is a practice session designed to improve boxing skills . Boxers learn to train their mind and bodies during sparring sessions. The purpose of sparring is, in short, to learn how fight and not get hurt.
In conclusion, learning to box requires dedication and patience. To become a better boxer, you must train hard and for a long time.
